Episodes

Duke football hires Manny Diaz; MJ Rice debuts for NC State basketball
Dec. 7, 2023

Duke football hires Manny Diaz; MJ Rice debuts for NC State basketball

Duke football appears to be finalizing a deal according to multiple reports with Penn State defensive coordinator, and former Miami football coach, Manny Diaz to be the next head coach of the Blue Devils. Also, MJ Rice made h...
Top stars for Carolina Hurricanes must step; time to go get a goalie?
Dec. 7, 2023

Top stars for Carolina Hurricanes must step; time to go get a goalie?

Tim Donnelly says the top players for the Carolina Hurricanes - Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis, among others - need to elevate their play on a consistent basis, and that the top players didn't show up during a ...
People within Carolina Panthers are being selfish
Dec. 7, 2023

People within Carolina Panthers are being selfish

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and an article by The Athletic cited sources breaking down the lack of communication in the organization with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owner...
Carolina Panthers are in complete disarray as a franchise; Sam Howell struggling for Commanders
Dec. 6, 2023

Carolina Panthers are in complete disarray as a franchise; Sam Howell struggling for Commanders

The Carolina Panthers are the definition of dysfunction, and an article by The Athletic cited sources breaking down the lack of communication in the organization with several staff members going to GM Scott Fitterer and owner...
UNC basketball currently lacks depth, loses to 87-76 to UCONN; Duke still needs a football coach
Dec. 6, 2023

UNC basketball currently lacks depth, loses to 87-76 to UCONN; Duke still needs a football coach

UNC basketball didn't get enough depth scoring outside of Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and RJ Davis in a 87-76 loss to UCONN basketball at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic. Tim Donnelly said that North Carolina...
Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina
Dec. 6, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for ACC basketball schools in North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the early part of the college basketball season, including sharing their concerns about, and where confidence lies with ACC basketball schools in the State of North Carolina, including Duke b...
UNC vs UConn; Duke football still needs a coach
Dec. 5, 2023

UNC vs UConn; Duke football still needs a coach

During Cop or Drop, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Hurricanes need to make a move to address their struggling goalie play, the top-10 men's college basketball matchup between UNC basketball and UConn basket...
Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff still doesn't feel good; New proposed NCAA rules
Dec. 5, 2023

Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff still doesn't feel good; New proposed NCAA rules

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff selection committee clearly got it wrong by leaving out Florida State football from the CFP despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC Championship, and that being another day remove...
The Carolina Hurricanes need to address their goalie issues
Dec. 5, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes need to address their goalie issues

The Carolina Hurricanes have struggled in goal for much of the season, and Dennis Cox & Tim Donnelly point to the advanced numbers to show the Hurricanes are getting below average play from their goalies. Should the Carolina ...
Jim Harbaugh as the next Carolina Panthers coach rumors; evaluating Bryce Young
Dec. 5, 2023

Jim Harbaugh as the next Carolina Panthers coach rumors; evaluating Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers are in search for a new head coach after firing head coach Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the rumor of Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh as being the next head coach of the Panthe...
What's the future of ACC football after Florida State misses CFP?
Dec. 4, 2023

What's the future of ACC football after Florida State misses CFP?

What's the future of ACC football after Florida State was left out of the College Football Playoff, despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC? Tim Donnelly wonders if Florida State will use the lack of ACC's reputation as a way ...
Duke basketball is struggling after back-to-back losses on the road
Dec. 4, 2023

Duke basketball is struggling after back-to-back losses on the road

Duke men's basketball dropped to No. 22 in the men's college basketball rankings after losing on the road at both Arkansas basketball, and ACC foe Georgia Tech basketball. Tim Donnelly points to where Duke coach Jon Scheyer n...
Florida State earned trip to College Football Playoff; ACC basketball podium
Dec. 4, 2023

Florida State earned trip to College Football Playoff; ACC basketball podium

Tim Donnelly says the College Football Playoff selection committee clearly got it wrong by leaving out Florida State football from the CFP despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC Championship. Tim says the injury to FSU quarte...
Carolina Panthers didn't look much different in 21-18 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec. 4, 2023

Carolina Panthers didn't look much different in 21-18 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young failed to convert on 3rd & 1 and 4th & 1 late in the game as the Panthers lose 21-18 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first game under interim head coach Chris Tabor. Tim Donnelly point...
Hurricanes lose to Islanders in OT; Duke coaching search continues; Panthers vs. Buccaneers preview
Dec. 1, 2023

Hurricanes lose to Islanders in OT; Duke coaching search continues; Panthers vs. Buccaneers preview

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders last night, ACC Basketball heating up this weekend with some key conference matchups, and is it already too late for...
Panthers at Buccaneers: Post-Frank Reich era; ACC Basketball heats up this weekend
Dec. 1, 2023

Panthers at Buccaneers: Post-Frank Reich era; ACC Basketball heats up this weekend

The Carolina Panthers head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in a week 13 NFC South showdown. Both teams are desperate for a win, with the Panthers looking to transition out of the Frank Reich era and the Buccaneers hopi...
Hurricanes lose to Islanders; Greg Olsen: From broadcast booth to head coaching job?
Dec. 1, 2023

Hurricanes lose to Islanders; Greg Olsen: From broadcast booth to head coaching job?

Last night, the Carolina Hurricanes fell to the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime. There were some positives out of the Hurricanes, but there were some concerns, one being the goaltending. Tim Donelly recapped the game and d...
Panthers at Buccaneers: Our expectations for Bryce Young; ACC Championship Game preview
Dec. 1, 2023

Panthers at Buccaneers: Our expectations for Bryce Young; ACC Championship Game preview

The Carolina Panthers travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in a crucial week 13 NFC South matchup. With the firing of head coach Frank Reich, all eyes will now turn to rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who continues to le...
NC State QB MJ Morris entering transfer portal; Carolina Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes each have questions
Nov. 30, 2023

NC State QB MJ Morris entering transfer portal; Carolina Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes each have questions

NC State QB MJ Morris is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren. MJ Morris elected to only play in four games this season after becoming the starter midway through the year...
Are college football programs going to recruit quarterbacks strictly from the transfer portal?
Nov. 30, 2023

Are college football programs going to recruit quarterbacks strictly from the transfer portal?

With so many college football players entering the transfer portal, Tim Donnelly wonders if top Power 5 college football programs will recruit their starting quarterbacks strictly out of the transfer portal. Also, he wonders ...
UNC basketball showed highs & lows in win vs Tennessee basketball; Jon Scheyer still learning
Nov. 30, 2023

UNC basketball showed highs & lows in win vs Tennessee basketball; Jon Scheyer still learning

No. 17 North Carolina defeated No. 10 Tennessee 100-92, in the ACC/SEC challenge. Tim Donnelly points out how UNC basketball played to their peak in the first half, but also showed signs of the team that missed the 2023 NCAA ...
Next Carolina Panthers' coach shouldn't deal with David Tepper
Nov. 30, 2023

Next Carolina Panthers' coach shouldn't deal with David Tepper

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper are in search of a new head coach after the firing of Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly says the next head coach shouldn't deal with Tepper if Tepper tries to impose coaching strategies an...
ACC/SEC Challenge; Tiger Woods returns; 2024 NFL Draft Rankings; when will Duke football find new coach?
Nov. 29, 2023

ACC/SEC Challenge; Tiger Woods returns; 2024 NFL Draft Rankings; when will Duke football find new coach?

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox roll through the biggest stories, including the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the ACC/SEC Challenge as Duke travels to Arkansas and UN...
How will college football teams manage rosters for bowl games? Confidence & Concerns for ACC football
Nov. 29, 2023

How will college football teams manage rosters for bowl games? Confidence & Concerns for ACC football

In Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in the State of North Carolina, what are the biggest concerns, and where does confidence lie in Duke football, Wake Forest football, UNC football, and NC State football?